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Find reading tutors in Plainfield, NJ that you’ll love
60 reading tutors are listed in Plainfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby reading tutors is 4 years
What others are saying about reading tutors in Plainfield, NJ
Andrea was professional, attentive, and trustworthy. I felt that my girls were safe, which is the most important thing for me. My two year…
Review for Andrea P. by Kimberly M.
I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine…
Review for Mariana P. by Stephanie Z.
I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and…
Review for Coco B. by Natali E.
Reading tutors in Plainfield, NJ
Communication. A huge part of teaching is communicating information.
Patience. All children learn at all different rates.
Creativity. Allowing children to enjoy the practice of learning and thinking outside of the box.
Enthusiasm. Keeping the environment fun and keeping children excited to learn!
Confidence. Teaching children to...
I grew up around a big family with tons of kids that needed help in a range of topics. From elementary math to middle school English and even piano, I was always ready to teach and tutor the kids. I also worked as a swim instructor for infants to children. I even worked for a year as a substitute teacher in various type of...
My past tutoring experience has been with my peers my own age as well as children in grades pre-k through 5. I have tutored in subjects such as english, math, computers, and movie editing software.
Andrea P.
Plainfield, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Andrea, I am married with two gown daughters, I live in Bedminister, I have worked at the North Plainfield board of Education for 7 years, as a Paraprofessional, and from there I worked at Sunshine Preschool as the Head Infant toddler teacher, I love children, and people, after I left the daycare, I have cared...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea was professional, attentive, and trustworthy. I felt that my girls were safe, which is the most important thing for me. My two year old has a severe case of stranger danger and surprisingly went to her right away on day one. She was dependable, flexible, and...
Kimberly M.
Mariana P.
Plainfield, NJ
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced And Compassionate Educator Offering Personalized Care And Learning Support
5.0
(1)
I'm a creative, caring, upbeat teacher. I graduated with a focus on children. I'm very passionate about my job. My favorite activities with kids are: reading, music, arts and crafts, and sports. I do tutoring as well.
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine personality I would highly recommend."
Stephanie Z.
Devyn J.
Plainfield, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi. I'm Devyn!! I'm currently a student at Louisiana State University (LSU) studying fashion. I've been working with kids for a little over 5 years. Most recently I worked at a daycare working with kids from the age of 3 months - 7 years old. During the summer and winter breaks I work at my former cheer gym as a Jr. Cheer coach....
Devyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Francesca C.
Plainfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been taking care of and interacting with children for over 10 years now. I am a middle School Counselor still babysitting on the side. I used to play collegiate basketball, I love animals, I enjoy reading, and I like to be outdoors. My work experience has been with many children from newborns to older teens. I also...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, encouraging, insightful.
I like working with kids because of their creativity. I love how they think and children have always taught me a lot. They keep me on my toes.
I'm looking for a job that is consistent but also flexible when needed, i. e. emergencies, etc. There is mutual...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Paris S.
Plainfield, NJ
$18-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, kind, and authentic.
I like working with kids because for as long as I can remember attending to the basic needs of children has always come naturally to me and my friendly nature makes it easier for me to win the love of children. It also gives me the ability to make a difference in...
I am a teacher. I am looking for a change of environment. I have tutored many children of various ages.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally.
I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...
Coco can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I desperately needed. I felt blocked, as if I knew nothing, with no search results or AI that could truly guide...
Natali E.
Taryn L.
Stirling, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and...
Care member
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "
Care member
Victoria C.
Colonia, NJ
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Victoria! I am 26 years old and have been babysitting since I was 13. I have worked in daycare for two years and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with ages 3 mos. to 13 years and with up to four kids at a time. I believe a babysitter / nanny plays an important role in a child's life, I will always...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough about Victoria! We LOVED her! She was our full-time babysitter for our two kids (3 and 6 years old). Victoria is extremely dependable and fit in with our family right away. She was always happy get on the floor and play, she helped a ton with...
Theresa L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals, drive her to Dr. appointments when needed. I trusted her with giving meds when needed. Most of all she was a...
Karen T.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Malka is one of the best babysitters/nannies we have been lucky to have. She has been taking care of our little girl since she were just a few months old, and she is now 20 months old. Malka is an incredibly warm and friendly person who always has a positive...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello.
I am available for online tutoring or proofreading. I have years of experiencing teaching English and proofreading papers.
I'm happy to help you with your English needs via online learning. Currently my students range from 6th & 7th graders to adults including business professionals who want to improve their English...
5.0
"Lorraine was very helpful with teaching me English. She was very patient with me making sure I know and understand everything she was teaching. She helped me apply it to different situations. She was very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend her."
Addie D.
Sammy D.
Colonia, NJ
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI Medical and Dental school & am currently employeed...
Sammy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her and enjoy "playtime with Sammy". We appreciated that she is so engaging with them, ensuring that homework is...
Nathan L.
Brianna C.
Millburn, NJ
$80/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elementary Tutor, Specializing In Math, Science, Technology, And Engineering!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in education for 10 years, have been tutoring for just as long, and am currently a teacher. I have my Bachelor's Degree from The College in Elementary Education (K-6 all subjects) and iSTEM, with specializations in K-8 Science, Math, and K-12 Technology/Engineering. I have two Master's Degrees from College: one in...
5.0
"Due to COVID, we had to delay registering our daughter into Kindergarten and she needed some help in catching up. In a little over 2 months our daughter's performance improved tremendously in reading and writing and she is receiving 90% to 100% on her exams....
Mohsin S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children! I have a great passion for working with, and caring for them! They play a major part in my life! I have four children, which includes twins, and five grandhildren. Most of my free time is spent with them
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathy worked for me and my husband for 3 months in caring for my newborn daughter from literally the day I came home from the hospital until recently when we were able to turn to family for care giving for my return to work. She is incredibly kind and warm, always...
Josephine Z.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Plainfield, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Plainfield, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $19.30 per hour as of May 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Plainfield, NJ?
Care.com currently has 10 reading tutors in Plainfield, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Plainfield and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Plainfield that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Plainfield, NJ?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Plainfield have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Plainfield, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Plainfield, NJ, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Plainfield, NJ can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.
Ratings for Plainfield, NJ reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Reading Tutors in Plainfield, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.